Thirty U.S. states have a coastline of some kind, and most coastal areas are experiencing an increase in flooding [1]. At SciLine’s next media briefing, scientists will discuss which coastal regions are most vulnerable to different types of floods; the effects of flooding on local wastewater treatment systems and other municipal infrastructure; risks to aquifers and crops from saltwater intrusion; and projections of regional flood patterns for the near future. Three panelists will make brief presentations, and then take questions on the record.
WHAT: SciLine briefing on coastal flooding
WHEN: Monday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. ET
PANEL:
Dr. William Sweet, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Dr. Michelle Hummel, University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Holly Michael, University of Delaware
SciLine director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing